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James 4:10 · KJV

"Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up."

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Passage Context

8Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.
9Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to heaviness.
10Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.
11Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that speaketh evil of his brother, and judgeth his brother, speaketh evil of the law, and judgeth the law: but if thou judge the law, thou art not a doer of the law, but a judge.
12There is one lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy: who art thou that judgest another?

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Devotional Reflection

GratitudeHopeCompassionAwe

Humble yourselves. That sounds really bad. At least, it sounds rude to the self-promotion culture of "get ahead at all costs" and "don't look back, the competition is catching up to you." People have forgotten how good it is to be humble. Humility is about knowing our place in the world without showing it off. This is often confused with being weak or shy. Only God can permanently exalt, so the key is to know where we stand with Him and let Him put us where He wants to honor Him.

Prayer

Abba, thank you for welcoming me into your presence, Father, Most Holy God. I'm in awe of you for inviting me into your presence when I consider everything you've accomplished and the amazing universe you created and keep together with your word. That you even care about my word choice astounds me. I'm grateful that you are aware of me and have a plan for my future. Help me to live humbly and graciously before others today as I strive to exalt you in all that I do. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.

GratitudeHopeCompassionAweContentment

Humble yourselves. That sounds really bad. At least, it sounds rude to the self-promotion culture of "get ahead at all costs" and "don't look back, the competition is catching up to you." People have forgotten how good it is to be humble. Humility is about knowing our place in the world without showing it off. This is often confused with being weak or shy. Only God can permanently exalt, so the key is to know where we stand with Him and let Him put us where He wants to honor Him.

Prayer

Thank you for letting me be in your presence, Abba Father, Most Holy God. When I think about everything you've done and the amazing universe you made and keep together with your word, I can't believe you want to be with me. I can't believe you even care about the words I use. I appreciate that you know me and have a plan for my life. Help me to live with humility and grace today as I try to bring glory to you in everything I do. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.

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